These Caramel Praline Ice Cream Cupcakes are the easiest summer dessert -- made with an Oreo crust, Caramel Praline Ice Cream, whipped cream and a caramel drizzle! No bake and easily made ahead!
1litreChapman's Caramel Praline Ice Cream(or another flavor)
12golden Oreos
2tablespoonsunsalted buttermelted
1 1/2cupsheavy whipping creamcold
3tablespoonspowdered sugar
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1/4cupcaramel sauce
Instructions
Set out ice cream to soften slightly.
Line one 12 cup muffin pan with sturdy paper liners (foil or parchment are great options, too!).
In a food processor (or a freezer bag with a rolling pin), crush Oreos.
Combine crushed Oreos and melted butter, and press into prepared muffin cups, dividing evenly between the 12 cups.
Fill cups with softened ice cream, dividing evenly between the 12 cups. Press down to ensure there are no gaps.
Freeze for 6 hours or until firm.
Remove pan from freezer and let warm for 5 minutes before removing cups from pan and setting on a plate. If ice cream is still firm, peel off paper liners and place back on the plate, into the freezer for 1 hour. (If ice cream is too soft to remove the paper liners, place in the freezer on the plate for 1 hour before removing liners).
Just before serving, whip cream with an electric mixer on medium-high speed, until soft peaks form.
Add sugar and vanilla, and beat on high speed until stiff peaks form.
Remove ice cream cups from freezer and garnish with a swirl of whipped cream. Drizzle with caramel sauce if desired and serve.
Alternatively, you can top cupcakes and refreeze to serve at a later time. Cupcakes can be stored completely assembled up to 3 months.